Maltings Technical Trainee

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The purpose of this role is to provide graduates with a strong foundation of technical skills and hands‑on experience, while immersing them in our company culture and guiding principles. Through a structured and rigorous development programme, graduates will gain meaningful exposure, build confidence, and develop the capability required to take on real responsibility. By the end of the programme, successful graduates will be ready to step into a defined area of responsibility and make an immediate impact within the business. The Technical Trainee programme is a structured 18-month programme.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• The Technical Traineeship is primarily a hands-on, self-study program where the trainee is expected to gain a full understanding of the theory principles and operation of Technical Services, Quality& Production equipment across the Maltings site
• Participation in projects in Technical Services, Quality and Production aligned to the program requirements and Maltings priorities
• Apply VPO principles (Supply Excellence Principles)
• Diagnosis of systemic and situational problems and troubleshooting
• Participation in Technical Services, Quality & Production team structures including acting roles in identified leadership positions within Maltings
• Communication of learnings and solutions across various levels ofthe business

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Effective communication skills at all levels of the business
• Good presentation skills
• Self-managed and assertiveness
• Creative and broad-minded thinker
• Dynamic Personality
• Must be a change agent (influential power)
• Self-starter and energetic
• Willingness to challenge the status quo
• Owner Mind-set
• Problem Solver
• Excitement to function in a dynamic and fast changing environment
• Passion for Beer and Brewing

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent BTech
• 2 years Technical Services/ Quality/ Production Experience in FMCG will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and interest in maintenance, reliability, or engineering problemsolving
• Legal work authorization (full citizenship) in the country
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ability to quickly adapt to new systems

Additional Information:

• Band: VIII

SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in-line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.